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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.41, 68.20 and 38.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.41, 68.20 and 38.61 is: 57.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.41 : 68.20 = 38.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.41/68.20 = 38.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.41x = 68.20 × 38.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.41x = 2,633.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633.20/45.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.99

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